Manu Sharma

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Long Form Writing

Essays

Extended pieces on leadership, human systems, and the ideas worth sitting with. Written to last longer than a scroll.

May 2026

The Mentorship Myth: How a Beautiful Idea Became an Empty Ritual

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May 2026

The Last Demonstration: On Proof, Pride, and the Fatal Theatre of Expertise

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Know Me

Currently with the Ottawa Community Foundation.

Over 25 years of experience in engineering, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

Work focuses on transforming strategies, enhancing bottom lines, fostering innovation, amplifying social impact, and introducing new products and services.

Founder of OAK Computing, Mindtrust, AirLoop, Innovation By Design, Global Study, True Innovators & TalentBridge.

Passionate advocate for driving positive change through human-centered design.

Eternal optimist, perpetual learner, serial entrepreneur & community activist.

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Recent Posts

Punjabi First: The Sanjha Punjab We Still Carry Within Us

There is something curious about discovering a language you have known all your life. I have spoken Punjabi for as long as … [Read More...]

The Space We Give Away: The Quiet Way Leaders Lose Authority

There is a quiet way leaders lose influence that rarely shows up in performance reviews, strategy sessions, or leadership … [Read More...]

The Arithmetic of Attention: Why the Life We Want Often Costs the Life We Already Have

This past Tuesday, I found myself sitting down with two remarkable young men. Both are immensely talented. Both are in the … [Read More...]

What (Trust Based) Philanthropy Taught Me About Coaching

Some of the most meaningful lessons I have gained about leadership did not come from leadership books. They came from … [Read More...]

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